Iran Mourns Khamenei Amid Vows of Revenge | San Antonio News

Tens of thousands flooded Tehran’s streets in a thunderous, grief-stricken funeral for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s supreme leader, who died in February amid a war with the U.S. and Israel. Mourners carried his image, waved flags, and roared vows of vengeance against America and Israel, echoing decades of his iron grip on Iran’s politics and faith. Traditional Shiite rituals—chest-beating, chants, and mass gatherings—filled the air as state media hailed it the largest public event in years. Security was heavy, and the U.S., celebrating Independence Day, saw President Trump note that America had granted Iran a “brief pause.” With Khamenei gone and the region’s tensions soaring, Iran’s next moves are poised to ignite more chaos. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/31014716da96323d